Cult magazine shop Do you read me? (Auguststrasse 28) is a must for fans of indie prints. Long live the printed word!

Old buildings take on a new life as art galleries and restaurants, like the Hallesches Haus (Tempelhofer Ufer 1). Formerly a post office built in 1902, it's a great stop for a leisurely brunch and a spot of shopping in hip Kreuzberg.

A church turned stunning art space, the König Galerie (Alexandrinenstrasse 118–121) mounts larger-than-life exhibitions, like this one by Belgian artist Rinus van de Velde.